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Laser in situ keratomileusis treatment for myopia after Acanthamoeba keratitis.

AbstractPURPOSE:
We report a case of a patient with a history of Acanthamoeba keratitis in the right eye who was successfully treated with Laser in situ keratomileusis (LASIK) for myopia correction.
METHODS:
A 39-year-old woman with a history of wearing daily soft contact lens had early (epithelial phase) Acanthamoeba keratitis in the right eye. The corneal infection resolved with 5 months of topical polyhexamethylene biguanide and propamidine treatment. Recurrence of Acanthamoeba keratitis did not occur after the first episode, and no scarring of the cornea was noted. Laser in situ keratomileusis was performed in both eyes 2 years later.
RESULTS:
The patient successfully underwent LASIK procedures in both eyes. No complications were observed intraoperatively and postoperatively in the right eye. The cornea remained clear 3 months postoperatively, and she achieved 6/6 uncorrected visual acuity.
CONCLUSIONS:
Following successful treatment of Acanthamoeba keratitis, the LASIK procedure can be performed on previously infected cornea with successful results. There is no recurrence of Acanthamoeba keratitis at 3-month follow-up.
AuthorsLi Lim, Rui Hua Wei
JournalEye & contact lens (Eye Contact Lens) Vol. 30 Issue 2 Pg. 103-4 (Apr 2004) ISSN: 1542-2321 [Print] United States
PMID15260359 (Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)
Chemical References
  • Amebicides
  • Benzamidines
  • Biguanides
  • Disinfectants
  • polihexanide
  • propamidine
Topics
  • Acanthamoeba Keratitis (drug therapy, etiology)
  • Adult
  • Amebicides (therapeutic use)
  • Benzamidines (therapeutic use)
  • Biguanides
  • Contact Lenses, Hydrophilic (adverse effects)
  • Cornea (surgery)
  • Disinfectants (therapeutic use)
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Keratomileusis, Laser In Situ
  • Myopia (surgery)

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